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Iran executes alleged Mossad spy Ismail Fakhri by hanging
Iran carries out execution for espionage against Israel
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Iranian authorities have executed a man accused of espionage for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, according to a report by the semi-official Fars News Agency. The individual, identified as Ismail Fakhri , was hanged following a judicial process that found him guilty of acting against national security News reported that Fakhri was convicted of 'spying for the Zionist regime,' a term Iranian officials regularly use to refer to Israel. The execution was carried out under Iran's penal code, which permits capital punishment for individuals convicted of espionage, particularly in cases involving foreign intelligence read: Iran Israel Airstrikes: Will US join war? Here's what Trump said and who can mediate to resolve conflict No further details about Fakhri's arrest, trial proceedings, or specific charges were provided in the statement. Iranian media have historically withheld or limited such information, especially in cases involving allegations of cooperation with foreign governments or intelligence case reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, whose intelligence agencies have long been engaged in covert operations and counterintelligence activities across the region. Iran has previously accused Israel of orchestrating sabotage operations and targeted killings on its soil, particularly against figures connected to its nuclear and military for espionage in Iran have drawn criticism from international human rights groups in the past, particularly concerning transparency, access to legal counsel, and due process standards. However, Iranian authorities maintain that such actions are necessary to protect national report from Fars News did not indicate when or where the execution took place, nor did it include any official statement from Iran's judiciary.
